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Definitions

last rites

NOUN
rites performed for death
Synonyms
WEAK
burial service exequies extreme unction funeral ceremony funeral rites funeral service last duty last honors last offices memorial service obsequies sacrament of the sick viaticum visitation of the sick

Example Sentences

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The time has come to read the Phillies their last rites.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

"Prayers and the last rites were read during his passing," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

“Prayers and the last rites were read, which gave comfort to his family,” the statement said.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Father Frank O’Grady, the priest who performed Beau Biden’s last rites and now works at Ireland’s Knock Shrine, met with the Bidens during their visit to the pilgrimage site.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

The priest who delivered Holmes’s last rites was found dead on the grounds of his church of mysterious causes.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.